Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS), a telematics and automotive safety device company, is launching new technology which lets you email hands free from your car.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is embarking on a major drive to help the retail motor industry improve customer confidence and public perceptions.
Hyundai is to invest €1.3 billion (£885 million) in a new European production site at Nosovice in the Czech Republic.
Year-to-date UK vehicle production has increased to 905,639 units, compared to the same period last year (799,518), according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Citroen is offering a new ‘Latte’ special edition C3 Pluriel for summer, which introduces a new body colour, leather upholstery and has air conditioning as standard.
BMW has appointed Dr Norbert Reithofer as its new chairman.
The Office of Fair Trading has admitted it made a mistake and has now back-tracked on its recent ruling that gave dealers the go-ahead to claim bonuses for cars sold within three months of pre-registering.
Dealership staff will be under increasing pressure to promote the benefits of electronic stability programmes (ESP) to prospective customers by the end of the decade.
Volkswagen admits its dealers are faced with educating customers about the potential of high-technology, small capacity engines, following the launch of its 1.4-litre TSI-engined Golf GT hot hatch.
Invicta Motors Ashford, local Ford main dealer and part of the Summit Auto Group, is offering to put £150 towards further training for newly passed drivers.
An aftermarket consultant is urging dealers to consider their parts buying power and ability to supply all marques.
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has honoured five students at its annual Learning and Skills Awards ceremony.
Birmingham-based Lucas Electrical has been re-appointed by FPS Automotive Parts Distribution to supply its Lucas batteries programme to the independent motor factor sector.
Nationwide Autocentres, the UK’s largest independent garage group, has opened a second garage in Cambridge.
Cooper Tires has added another product to its Discoverer off-road range with the new Super Traction Tread (STT).
Bernard Bradley, BMW UK’s general manager of corporate sales, quit the role last week ready to join Honda UK next month.
Perrys Group has appointed a consultancy to search out dealer groups that could be potential acquisition targets.
The new Continental GTC Bentley is generating strong interest among customers in the south east ahead of its UK launch later this year.
Subaru customers are set to get at least £1,000-worth of free fuel vouchers as part of a new incentive from the manufacturer.
Norwich Union has launched its Short Term Car Insurance Product, providing cover for up to 28 days.
Wrights Mazda in Norfolk, Bickets Mazda in Kilmarnock and Walter Young in Northern Ireland have been awarded with the Mazda President’s Award.
Bristol Street Group chief executive Paul Williams, who this week becomes chairman of the RMIF’s National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), intends to put the focus on preparing for the next Block Exemption review in 2010 during his two-year tenure.
In 2004, the Chancellor commissioned a report from Philip Hampton, executive chairman of Sainsburys.
Businesses in the motor industry could be in line to receive a share of £300,000 to help provide training opportunities for their employees.
AM100 dealer group Dutton Forshaw hopes to rebuild a relationship with Jaguar in the long term.
Audi A6 commemorative Le Mans special edition
Motor trade bodies have welcomed an independent study which shows that consumers are enjoying freedom of choice in the car service sector.
XPart is to start a £250,000 advertising campaign to promote its AutoService centres.
Renault Vans and Penny Hydraulics have launched a joint initiative to supply workshops with a mobile tyre fit vehicle from £377 per month.
With lengthening oil change intervals in mind, Comma has introduced a two-litre top-up pack of its Xtech 5w30 motor oil.
